Conflicts Attorney

ABA Search, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. is seeking a senior conflicts analyst for a national law firm. The role involves identifying and analyzing actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients, using internal systems and external databases to assess business and ethical risks, and advising on conflict-resolution strategies.

You will draft waivers and engagement letters, review Outside Counsel Guidelines, and support matter openings. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar status required.
• Minimum of 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid- to large, multi-practice firm.
• Strong research, analytical and written/spoken communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze actual and potential conflicts for clients using internal systems and external databases.
• Recommend and implement conflict-resolution strategies including ethical walls and disclosures.
• Draft waivers, disclosures, and engagement letters; maintain supporting documentation.
• Review Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflict provisions; advise on restrictions and updates.
• Conduct conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates and coordinate with Division Managers and Ethics Committee.
• Educate attorneys and staff on ethical obligations and conflicts procedures; support matter openings.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Legal research

Communication

Negotiation

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Tools

Hoover's

D&B

Lexis

EDGAR

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE:

Our client is a well-established, multi-practice law firm with a national presence, known for its sophisticated approach to conflicts management, risk, and professional responsibility. The firm maintains dedicated infrastructure and personnel including Division Managers and an Ethics Committee, to support diligent conflicts clearance across new business intake, matter openings, client relationship management, and lateral attorney onboarding.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS of our Client

This role offers substantial engagement with attorneys and firm leadership at all levels, exposure to complex business and ethical risk analysis, and the opportunity to build deep subject-matter expertise in conflicts and professional responsibility within a fast-paced, multi-practice environment.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Identifies and analyzes actual and potential conflicts for existing and prospective clients by conducting in-depth research using internal systems and external databases (e.g., Hoover's, D&B, Lexis, EDGAR), interpreting results to assess business and ethical risks
• Recommends and implements conflict-resolution strategies, including ethical walls, disclosures, consent letters, and engagement modifications
• Drafts and maintains conflict waivers, disclosures, engagement letter language, and supporting documentation
• Reviews and analyzes Outside Counsel Guidelines and engagement letters for conflicts-related provisions; advises on restrictions, required screens, and necessary updates to internal data
• Conducts conflicts analyses for lateral attorney candidates; recommends and implements resolutions with Division Managers and the Ethics Committee, communicates with stakeholders to clear conflicts, and prepares required consent letters and documentation before and after onboarding
• Educates attorneys and legal staff on ethical obligations, conflicts procedures, new business intake, and client relationship considerations
• Supports matter opening workflows and contributes to maintaining high-quality conflicts data and processes

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar status required
• Minimum of 3 years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid- to large, multi-practice law firm required
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal relationships, business structures, and conflict scenarios required
• Minimum of 2 years of law practice experience in private practice strongly preferred
• Proficiency with conflicts/new-business intake systems and strong research and analytical skills required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to make persuasive arguments and present nuanced analyses to all levels of firm leadership
• Strong negotiation skills and a consultative approach when working with attorneys and staff required
• High level of discretion, judgment, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information required
• Strong attention to detail, client-service orientation, and responsiveness required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines required
• Willingness to participate in the conflicts on-call rotation and respond by phone to after-hours emergency conflict checks required